·The documents will be
transferred to the Israeli Ministry of Interior and they will issue a temporary
visa approval which will be waiting for the applicant in the Israeli Embassy in
the applicant's home country.

Visa Extension

The procedure for extending an A-2 visa for an
international scholar already at UH is simple when completed in a timely
manner. This is usually done on a year by year basis.

To begin the process, you should be aware of your visa status
and when your visa expires. To extend/renew your visa you need to contact the Information and Research Services Unit at the Research Authority. The Research Authority will also
provide you with an appropriate request letter of extension.

A-2 (Student or Postdoctoral Student): Valid for one academic year. Can be extended
for the period of a student's studies up to one additional academic year. This
visa is granted as per request of the institution.

A-4 Accompanying family members of A2 and B1
visa holders: Granted only to
children, husband or wife of trainees, guests and visitors.

B-1 (Authorization to work temporarily): Issued to persons possessing a signed
contract with an Israeli employer. This visa is requested for guests and
visitors who have been officially invited by key personnel from the UH. This
kind of visa is to be arranged prior to your coming to Israel by your host. The
decision to grant a temporary permit rests with the Ministry of the Interior.
Please note that it takes several months for this visa to be authorized by
Israeli authorities!

B-2 (Tourist): Issued for a short period of time or as an
authorization to enter Israel.
Issued (before arrival or upon arrival at the airport, depending on
nationality) to visiting scientists and to accompanying persons.

This visa can be extended at any of the
Interior Ministry of branches in Israel for up to a maximum of 24 consecutive
months.

Multiple Entries Visa

Issued to B-1 and A-2 visa holders wishing to leave and return before their
visa expires